Bölkow – Landscape and Baroque Palace

When choosing Bölkow as a destination, the predominantly agricultural landscape and the Hohen Luckow ensemble are the main attractions. The seasonal cultural programme may also be relevant when planning your stay.

Landscape and Hohen Luckow Estate

The district of Bölkow covers 27 km² and is predominantly agricultural in character. Hohen Luckow Estate provides a distinct architectural focal point: the ensemble includes an 18th-century Baroque palace, farm buildings and a landscaped park. This allows you to view the historic building and the other parts of the estate as different aspects of Hohen Luckow. When deciding on your trip, you can therefore choose between the district’s landscape and the architectural history of Hohen Luckow.

Cultural events are held in the Knights’ Hall at Hohen Luckow Estate during the summer months. The seasonal programme is a separate planning consideration from the permanent features of the ensemble. If you would like to plan your stay around an event, check the individual dates before your visit; the reference to the summer months does not indicate a specific event date.

Satow as the wider destination: lake and discovery trail

Within the wider destination of Satow, Satower See is located in the village of Satow and covers 6.8 hectares. Paddle boats and stand-up paddleboards are permitted on the lake. Check the rules in force locally before taking part. There is a well-maintained bathing area with a beach on the north shore; confirm its condition locally before your visit.

The play and discovery trail around Satower See is suitable for walks, hikes and family outings, and has rest areas. Along the trail, information stations and panels provide information about the region’s wildlife, plant life and history. The trail thus combines exercise with topics to explore along the way. The lake therefore offers a range of activities: permitted water activities, a trail with places to rest and information, and the bathing area on the north shore.

Church and cultural history in Satow

The old Satow church also gives the wider destination a historical focus. It was built between 1219 and 1224 in a transitional style between Romanesque and Gothic, and is one of the oldest buildings in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The 13th-century monastery church ruin, regarded as a landmark, lies amid a park and defines the town centre.

The old cemetery around the church ruin has a park-like character and provides a setting for a variety of cultural activities. Since 1945, the Satow church has been used jointly by Protestant and Catholic Christians. Taken together, the lake and discovery trail in Satow offer outdoor recreation, while the church and cemetery bring architectural history and cultural use to the fore. This distinction can help you choose the focus you want for a stay in the wider destination.

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